What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager, Battery Chemicals position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Supply Chain Manager (SCM)whois a strategic thinker with a proventrack recordof demand planning, engineering and development collaboration, and experience in managing complex supply chains. The SCM will work to developthesupply chainforchemicalssuch as electrolyte and electrolyte sub-componentsfor Tesla battery cells.In thisrolethe SCM willbe responsible forsecuring batteryraw materials and involved in product development all the way from R&D to production, while balancing cost, quality standards, globalsupplyand demand, as well as geopolitical risks.
Tesla is afast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter;motivated with a demonstratedtrack recordof achievement.
What You'll Do
Negotiate commercial agreements with supply chain partners such as GTC, PPA, license agreements, MTA, etc.
Manage supplier relationships tooptimizecost and toscalebattery material capacity
Conductglobalmarket analysis toidentifynewchemical manufacturingpartnership opportunitiesby evaluatingtechnology and process capability
Lead large-scale supplier investment projects from idea to implementation
Own RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
Develop andutilizecost models todefine shouldcosts and negotiate price for sourcing and cost reduction
Analyze current market conditions, technology roadmaps, andidentifysupply/demand challenges and opportunities
Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams, including raw material specification, vendor technology capabilities assessment, and alternative product options
Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
What You'll Bring
Degree inChemicalEngineering, Mechanical Engineering,ElectricalEngineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,Chemistry,MaterialScienceor equivalent experience
5 years ofworkexperience inEngineering,Engineering Sales,Manufacturing Planning,orSupply ChainManagementrole
Ability to make decisions based on limited information
Analytical with ability to build out Should-Cost models and cost forecasts
Dedication to the Tesla mission of accelerating the transition to renewable energy
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment
Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers, and other functional teams
Strong writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
Prior experience with batteries with battery materials preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $84,000 - $324,000